M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

M. Butterfly

David Henry Hwang

100 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

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Based on a true story that stunned the world, M. Butterfly opens in the cramped prison cell where diplomat Rene Gallimard is being held captive by the French government-and by his own illusions. In the darkness of his cell he recalls a time when d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,478 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
challenging 41%
funny 38%
emotional 32%
dark 28%
mysterious 25%
tense 23%
sad 19%
informative 15%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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